obituaries

Aug 8, 2016

James Michael Daniels Oct. 10-1968 - August 8, 2016. "Come to me and I will give you rest . . ."  Matthew 11:28. Mike finally found the rest he was so desperately searching for on August 8, 2016. Survived by his "best girl" Rayma L. Smith; her dear friend, Tonya Gardiner , who was watching over him; ...

Aug 7, 2016

James "Jim" E. Poindexter, 70 of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Beacon Pointe in Urichsville. He was born November 15, 1945 the son of the late Cecil Poindexter and Wilma (Wilson) Dotson. Jim was an Army veteran serving in Germany. He was a graduate of Washington High School and loved Massillon Tiger Football....

Aug 6, 2016

Paul L. Hassman, 79 of Jackson Twp., passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Canal Fulton on May 23, 1937 to the late Walter J. and Violet D. (Rohr) Hassman.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Hassman.

Aug 4, 2016

Mark D. Pennington, age 59 of Perry Twp., passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, following a two year battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1957 in Massillon and is the son of Carl and Doreen (Rohr) Pennington of Jackson Twp. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Tuslaw High School. ...

Jul 23, 2016

Arthur W. Keller, 98 of Massillon passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Laurels of Massillon. He was born May 1, 1918 in Massillon the son of the late Walter and Mary (Lonas) Keller. Art was a WWII Army veteran serving with the 76 Infantry Division in Europe and had received a Purple Heart at...

Jul 18, 2016

Linda L. Border, 71 of Massillon passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1945 in Dover, the daughter of the late Harold and Lena (Sexton) Froman. Linda retired from Massillon State Hospital after 30 + years of service. She was a member of Bisel United Methodist...

Jul 16, 2016

Frank Louis Brady Jr., 89 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born May 23, 1927 in Dennison, Ohio the son of the late Frank and Earleen (Clark) Brady.

He was a veteran of the Navy serving during WWII.

Jul 15, 2016

Louis A. Haer, Sr., age 73 of Jackson Twp., passed away on July 15, 2016 following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon, son of the late Philip H. and Dorothy B. (Maybaugh) Haer. Louie retired from East Ohio Gas  in 1999 where he was a fieldman for 35 years....

Jul 15, 2016

Margaret Tennis, 82 of Jackson Township, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1933 in Louisville the daughter of the late John and Mary (Suciu) Dumitru. She graduated from Timken High School and was a majorette in the Timken Band. Margaret worked at I.G. Harmon Co. in Canton, Lawrence Dykes...

Jul 10, 2016

Judith Marie Kimble, age 59, died Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center.

She was born February 2, 1957, in Canton, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Bissett) Kimble.

Judy will be missed by her family and all her friends and caregivers at Wilson Residential.

In addition to her parents,...

Jul 10, 2016

Jeannie Kopko DeSanto, age 50, entered into the Eternal Now on Sunday, July 10th at Mercy Medical Center in Canton due to complications of metastatic breast cancer. She lived in New Albany, Ohio for many years, recently returning to Canton. Jeannie saw her disease as a challenge in the adventure of life, engaging it with compassion, optimism,...

Jul 4, 2016

Vincent M. Melaragno, age 54 of Canton, passed away on July 4, 2016. He was born November 27, 1961, son of the late Santo and Mildred (Sharp) Melaragno. Vince was really passionate at what he did; running equipment and driving trucks.  He worked as a truck driver and equipment operator and had worked for Kings Dump Truck...

Jul 3, 2016

Leona Mae Nickels, age 87 of Massillon passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was a LPN and retired from Massillon State Hospital.   Leona was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. She is survived by sons Patton J. Nickels and Jeffrey K. Nickels, daughters Sandie K. McKinney and Pamela S. Kane, sister Betty Thompson and many...

Jul 3, 2016

Jack M. Jenkins, 89, passed away on July 3, 2016, from complications of dementia with his family at his side. A lifelong resident of Massillon, Ohio, Jack married Germaine Ann Maier in 1949, and together they had nine children, 22 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. A man of integrity who quietly helped many people, Jack was deeply...

Jul 2, 2016

Robert D. Jones Jr., age 75 of Massillon, passed away July 2, 2016. He was born August 7, 1940 in Holloway, Ohio the son of the late Frances (Brozinick) and Robert Jones Sr. He was a Navy veteran serving during Vietnam. Robert retired from Westfield Companies after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jul 1, 2016

Stanley J. Seifert Sr. age 92 of Massillon passed away peacefully Friday, July 1, 2016.

He was born February 16, 1924 in Massillon the son of the late Oliver and Alice (Hanner) Seifert.

Stanley was a WWII veteran serving in the Army in the South Pacific.

He retired from Doctor's Hospital. ...

Jul 1, 2016

George A. Schiller, age 89 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born December 5, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Edward J. and Laura (Breehl) Schiller. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from Diebold  where he was a welder and machinist.  He was a member of...

Jul 1, 2016

Joanne (Weatherholt) Kring, age 82 of Massillon, passed away peacefully at her residence, Friday, July 1, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She battled a lengthy illness. She was born May 19, 1934, in Cannelton, Indiana, the daughter of the late George B. and Latitia (Hardesty) Weatherholt. Joanne was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Spring Hill...

Jun 29, 2016

Thomas L. Mottice, age 68 of Jackson Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born November 25, 1947 in Canton, son of the late Oliver Glenn and Pauline (Cooper) Mottice. He is survived by his wife Jane (Meeting) Mottice, daughter Stephanie Mottice, son and daughter-in-law Brian and Laura Mottice and...

Jun 28, 2016

David Crum, age 56 of Jackson Twp. passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born October 13, 1959 in Canton the son of Clara (Prunty) and the late Paul Crum.

David retired from Jackson Township Central Maintenance after 33 years of service.

David is survived by...